What Does Mercedes-Benz Oil Service Include?

When you pay a visit to the Mercedes-Benz of Charleston service center near Bridgeport, you can expect the following for your Mercedes-Benz:

• Complete a Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement* for model years 2009 and newer as a component of Mercedes-Benz Service A or Mercedes-Benz Service B
• Complete an oil change for model years 2008 and older (when not part of Service A/B)
• Complete Oil Filter Replacement* using genuine parts 
• Recycle the old filter

Find out more about oil services for your pre-owned or new Mercedes-Benz from the service experts at Mercedes-Benz of Charleston!

Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil

First, you may be wondering, “What is synthetic oil?” Synthetic oil is comprised of base oil, powder additives, and a carrier oil that allows the additives to be distributed evenly. Similar to regular oil, it’s made from refined crude oils. The amount of refining done is the main difference between the two types of oil. Synthetic oil is refined, distilled, purified, and broken down at the molecular level, which gives it several advantages over conventional oil, including:

• Less friction due to similar molecule sizes
• Reduced deposits
• Cleaner engine operation due to additives
• Higher performance in extreme climates
• Fewer impurities in the final product

Synthetic Engine Oils for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Sheet 229.1:

• Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 15w-50
• Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 0w-40
• Valvoline Synpower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-40
• Castrol Syntec 5w-50
• Castrol Syntec 10W-40
• Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula 5w-40
• Pennzoil Synthetic European 5w-40
• 76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-40

Sheet 229.3:

• Castrol TXT Softec Plus 5w-30
• Shell Helix Ultra 5w-30
• Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40

How Often is Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement Needed?

The intervals for Mercedes-Benz Service A** and Service B** will include Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement and Oil Filter Replacement. This way, you don’t have to worry about keeping track of the miles and months that have passed since your last oil service. Your car’s Flexible Service System will notify you when it’s time for Service A^ (every 10,000 miles or 1 year) or Service B^ (every 20,000 miles or 2 years).

Stay on Track with Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Schedule!

Do you need to bring in your vehicle for a Mercedes-Benz Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement? Mercedes-Benz of Charleston is ready to keep your car’s engine running at its best. Our certified technicians are trained to work on Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG® vehicles, and with a variety of Mercedes-Benz maintenance systems! Set up your appointment for your Mercedes-Benz service online!

*Oil and filter change is the base advertised service component. Additional services as determined by your vehicle’s ASSYST Plus system, which calculates service needs based on your driving habits, time, mileage and environmental conditions, may increase service cost.

**2009 and newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles only. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.

^Services and pricing for Service A/Service B may vary due to your driving habits, mileage, and local environmental conditions. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for additional details and general guidelines for your vehicle’s year and model.